Duffy Books

Today there was a Duffy Assembly and we were lucky enough to have Matt Johnson (Blues Rugby Player) and Taylor (BMX 4 time champion) to join us. They came to talk to us about their job and their childhood but they also talked about how reading is a huge impact to their careers. Taylor talked about how she had to read a lot as studying to be a lawyer and Matt Johnson said to us that he loved reading and talked about how education comes before sports.We also received our Duffy books and had a photo taken with it. The books I received was 500 minutes of Danger and Tom Gates, My School Project.

Assembly - Manaikalani Leaders Presenting

It was a big day for all student leaders today at Assembly. It was our second time presenting, but today was important since we had Rachel from the Woolf Fisher Research center Viki from the Next Foundation group. Presenting in front them was nervous but I think Sanujan and I as Manaikalani leaders spoke confidently and proud. Having this role is a big responsibilities this year since we had to present our learning at outside school areas. I think for next time I present at assembly I could have more contact with the audience I'm speaking to. 

Assembly - Summer Learning Journey Award

As part of Assembly Rachel from the Woolf Fisher Research Center visited our school to present prize winners for the Summer Learning Journey programme. We also had Viki from the Next Foundation.This programme happened over the summer holidays and has been around for many years. There were around 50 students in our school who participated and were given certificates. There were 4 outstanding students who blogged and commented the most so they were awarded prizes. Believe it or not I was one of those people. 

Prize Winners:

1st place - Alex (Year 7) and Mele (Year 7)

2nd - Ofa (Year 8)

3rd - Marieta (Year 7)

Winter Learning Journey - Assembly

During the holidays I participated in the Winter Learning Journey. It was a lot of enjoyment because we got explore more things about New Zealand. My best part about the Winter Learning Journey Activities was learning about the native animals in New Zealand. Students who participated was awarded certificates in assembly. There were a lot of people that took part of the Winter Learning Journey. There were students from year 5,6,7, and 8. Rachel told us there was over 5,000 blog post and blog commenting during the Winter Learning Journey. We couldn't believe it. The fun part was the prizes. The prizes went to 6 people who got the most blog posts and blog commenting. In first place was Daniel and Oh Hsen, second place was AJ and Alex and third place was Eric and I. Daniel and Ohsen (first prize winners) had over 500 blog comments. Thank you to Rachel for all the hard work she has put into the Winter Learning Journey. 

Assembly Awards - Certificate & Badge

Today at Assembly I was awarded two awards. One certificate for maths and my attitude badge. Now I have my Attitude, Respect, and Excellence and Innovation badge. I need my Confidence badge to have all the badges.